City Cruises Chicago: Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan
Overview
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon on Lake Michigan with a Signature Chicago Lunch Cruise. Whether it’s a family outing or a meal with friends, upgrade your lunch with a chef-prepared buffet and sweeping views of Chicago’s iconic landmarks, such as Adler Planetarium and Navy Pier. This fun and relaxed lunch cruise experience is complete with live DJ entertainment, a fully stocked cash bar, dancing, and games on the open-air decks and indoor spaces. Set sail for a one-of-a-kind afternoon that is as scenic as it is delicious!
What's Included
- Lunch Buffet- Freshly prepared entrees, salads and desserts
- Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water
- Climate-controlled interior decks
- Scenic Lake Michigan views
- Live DJ entertainment
- Guaranteed table for your party size
- Gratuities
- Creative cocktails, wine, and beer are available for purchase from our fully stocked bar
Meeting Location
600 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- There is no smoking inside the boat.
- Infants aged 2 years and under are free of charge (meal not included).
- Dress code: for men, appropriate attire includes slacks and a polo or button-down shirt. For women, nice slacks, capri pants or a sundress is recommended.
- Seating is only guaranteed together for the number of tickets confirmed on this voucher. Reservations may not be combined.
- Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on City Cruises Chicago: Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan?
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Activity code: C-5042P63
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Buffet- Freshly prepared entrees, salads and desserts.
- Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water.
- Climate-controlled interior decks.
- Scenic Lake Michigan views.
- Live DJ entertainment.
- Guaranteed table for your party size.
- Gratuities.
- Creative cocktails, wine, and beer are available for purchase from our fully stocked bar.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the City Cruises Chicago: Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for City Cruises Chicago: Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchBuffet- Freshly prepared entrees, salads and desserts
- Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water
- Climate-controlled interior decks
- Scenic Lake Michigan views
- Live DJ entertainment
- Guaranteed table for your party size
- Gratuities
- Creative cocktails, wine, and beer are available for purchase from our fully stocked bar
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- There is no smoking inside the boat.
- Infants aged 2 years and under are free of charge (meal not included).
- Dress code: for men, appropriate attire includes slacks and a polo or button-down shirt. For women, nice slacks, capri pants or a sundress is recommended.
- Seating is only guaranteed together for the number of tickets confirmed on this voucher. Reservations may not be combined.
- Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
